LEARNING OUTCOMES:

• Establish rapport with your audience
• Learn techniques to reduce nervousness and fear
• Understand your strengths as a presenter and how to appeal to different types of people
• Recognize how visual aids can create impact and attention
• Develop techniques to create a professional presence
• Learn some different ways to prepare and organize information
• Prepare, practice, and deliver a short presentation

COURSE OVERVIEW & CONTENT:

"Take your Presentation Skills to the next level and stand out in your career with our comprehensive training program."

Presentation is a key skill that is essential for success in many different fields. It involves the ability to effectively communicate ideas, information, or products to an audience in an organized and engaging manner. By attending a Presentation Skills training course, individuals can learn how to prepare, structure and deliver effective presentations that will help them connect with their audience and achieve their objectives.

The benefits of attending a Presentation Skills training course are numerous. Firstly, individuals will develop their public speaking abilities and build their confidence, which will help them to feel more comfortable and in control when presenting. Secondly, they will learn about the key elements of an effective presentation, including structure, content, and delivery techniques, which will help them to create compelling and engaging presentations that will grab the attention of their audience. Thirdly, they will learn about the use of visual aids and technology, which will help them to make their presentations more interactive and engaging. Finally, they will have the opportunity to practice their presentation skills, receive feedback, and make improvements, which will help them to become more effective presenters.

Overall, a Mastering Powerful Presentations course can be a valuable investment for anyone looking to improve their public speaking abilities and become a more effective and engaging presenter. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced presenter, this training will help you to take your skills to the next level and achieve your goals.

In this workshop, participants will master the skills that will make them a better speaker and presenter.

Introduction

• The Importance of Presentation Skills

Communication

• Key Communication Skills
• How to Start and End a Conversation
• Where Do You Find Topics of Conversation

Stop! Check Your Mouth! 

• Speaking Characteristics
  • Volume, Clichés, Slang, Diction, Jargon, and Tact (Or Lack Thereof)
• Five Good Rules

What’s Your Type? How About Mine?

• The Assessment
• Personality Type and What it Means
• Debrief
• Learning to Type

Positive Self-Talk

• Our Thoughts
• How to Build Self-Confidence
• Thinking Positive
• The Steps to Feeling Good

Interacting with the audience

• The Idea of Rapport
• How it Can Help Build Relationships
• Building Rapport
• Handling Questions and Objections
• Engaging the Audience Throughout the Presentation

Maximizing the Most of Meetings

• Four Areas of Opportunity
• Fifteen Ways to Master a Meeting
• Learning Names
• Ways to Successfully Prepare for and Present at any Meeting

Body Language

• Ways to Make Sure our Body Language is Sending the Right Message
• The Most Common Signs that Someone is Becoming Uncomfortable
  • Sign of Tension

Sticky Situations

• Tools to Deal with Uncomfortable Situations

I Can Just Send an E-mail, Right? 

• Advantages of an Oral Presentation
• Oratory Exercise

Overcoming Nervousness

• About Nervousness
• Suggestions for Handling Nervousness
• Mastering Non-verbal Communication

The Five S’s

• Five Points for any Presentation
• Preparing with the Five-S Pattern
  • Significance, Scenario, Solutions, Squeal, and Suggestions

Start Writing!

• The Nuts and Bolts of Creating Presentation
• Evidence
• Introductions
• Following the Opening Statement
• Transitioning to the Body
• Endings
• Think Fast!

Audience Profile

• The Value of Audience Profiles

Your Speaking Voice

• The Eight Key Parts of A Presenter’s Message
• Parts of Your Message
• Vocal Variety
• Mastering Your Material

Add Punch to Your Presentation

• Types Of Visual Aids
• An Overview Of, and Tips for the Most Common Visuals

Practice and Feedback: Your Presentation

• Participants Will Have the Opportunity to Practice Their Presentation Skills in Front of the Group
• Receive Feedback on their Presentations
• Make Improvements and Receive Additional Coaching
• Evaluate
• Constructive Feedback

COURSE DURATION: THREE DAYS